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DLNR News Release-On World Wetlands Day Focus is on Fencing at Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary

Posted on Feb 2, 2023 in Latest Department News, Newsroom

(KAHULUI) – The Kanahā Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary on Maui is the oldest wetland managed by the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW). It is unique; sandwiched between the ...
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RESEARCHERS ARE SURPRISED AND SAD TO FIND MARINE DEBRIS IN 60-TON SPERM WHALE’S STOMACH

Posted on Feb 2, 2023 in Latest Department News, Newsroom

(HONOLULU) – Marine debris, ingested by a 56-foot-long sperm whale, is believed to be at least a contributing cause to its death. The whale washed up on the reef fronting ...
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HIDOE News Release: 87 Hawai‘i public school educators earn, renew NBCT certification

Posted on Feb 1, 2023 in Latest Department News, Newsroom

HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) is celebrating 83 of its teachers statewide who have earned or renewed their National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification – ...
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ATTORNEY GENERAL’S SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS AND PROSECUTION DIVISION INDICTS ALLEGED SEX TRAFFICKER

Posted on Feb 1, 2023 in Latest Department News, Newsroom

On January 31, 2023, Manuel Thomas, 29, was indicted by the O`ahu Grand Jury and charged with Sex Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Third Degree.  He ...
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